Part-Time Instructor in Dance

Position Description

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Travel Required

None

Major/Essential Functions

• Teach online graduate courses in Dance including Applied Somatics
• Mentor graduate students and provide feedback for internal student success tracking

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Monthly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the university level (beyond Teaching Assistantships).
• Experience teaching online asynchronous graduate-level courses.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and mentoring. Strong communication skills and ability to complete administrative assignments related to service.

Department

Department of Theatre and Dance

Job Type

Part Time

Job Group

Instructors

Salary Grade

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the College

The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts (TCVPA) is the beating heart of Texas Tech University. We are a Values Based Organization, and a creative community with the resources of a world-class public university. Our students from all over the world shine with Texas-sized ambition, curiosity, and compassion. Across the School of Art, School of Music, School of Theatre & Dance and the Department of Interdisciplinary Arts, our schools provide a supportive visual and performing arts education. New students join a community of 1,150 arts dedicated undergraduate and graduate students—including D.M.A. and Ph.D. candidates, and over 135 faculty members. The arts are relevant, critical, and essential to contemporary life. An education in the arts inspires students to communicate through artistic tradition while embracing and creating innovative technologies as vehicles for individual expression and social change. For more information visit: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/visual-performing-arts/.

About the Department/School/Area

The School of Theatre & Dance is NAST and NASD accredited and offers the B.A. in Dance, B.A. in Theatre Arts; B.F.A. in Theatre Arts: acting, design, musical theatre; B.F.A. in Dance, M.A. in Dance Studies; M.A. in Theatre Arts; M.F.A. in Theatre Arts: Arts Administration, Playwriting, Design, and Performance and Pedagogy; Ph.D. in Fine Arts with a Track in Theatre. A faculty of 23 full-time professors serves approximately 140 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students. Technical and administrative support includes a total of 11 staff positions. The school’s resources include a new state-of-the-art facility, the nationally renowned Marfa and WildWind Performance Lab programs.

About the University

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

Faculty Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor effectively, particularly with student populations. Collaborative attitude and willingness to work with others toward a shared vision for the program.   Minimum of 5 years of professional employment in a related field, graduate degree (Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, or doctorate) in Theatre, Dance, and/or equivalent professional experience.

Duty Point

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